Snyder named ACC Wrestler of the Week By Andy Fledderjohan Virginia Sports Information CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Virginia's Matt Snyder (R-Fr., Lewistown, Pa.) has been named the ACC Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. It marks Snyder's first career ACC Wrestler of the Week distinction. Snyder had a dominating weekend in the 133-pound weight class, posting a pair of falls, including UVa's second-fastest pin of the season (in 25 seconds against Nick Adamo) in Virginia's 38-3 victory at Duke. Snyder added a pin against NC State's Dale Shull in 4:42 as Virginia recorded a 45-6 win over the Wolfpack. Even more impressive is the fact that Snyder is wrestling up a weight class from his normal 125 pounds. Snyder has adjusted well and now has won five of his last six matches. He pushed his season record to 26-14 and now has a team-best nine falls this season. This is Virginia's league-best fourth ACC Wrestler of the Week honor this season. Brent Jones has won the award twice (Nov. 17, Jan. 26), while Chris Henrich earned the distinction on Dec. 1. The No. 23 Cavaliers wrap up the regular season this weekend by playing host to No. 10 Maryland at 1 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium.
Reader named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week By Emily Franzenburg Big 12 Conference Jon Reader (Iowa State) has been named the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week, it was announced. It is the second Conference honor of Reader's career. Reader pushed the action immediately upon the opening whistle against Missouri's Nicholas Marable and downed the fifth-ranked 165-pounder by decision, 3-2. Reader accumulated 1:29 of control to notch an additional point at the conclusion of the bout. The two-time All-American, previously 0-3 against Marable, improved his season mark to 20-3 overall, with a 12-2 mark in dual action.
Fort Hays State's Chance Recountre named RMAC Wrestler of the Week By Sara Meier Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Chance Recountre Fort Hays State, Junior, 184 Pawhuska, Okla. Recountre went 4-0 last week against Chadron State, Truman State, Central Missouri and Nebraska-Omaha. At the MIAA Duals, he recorded a fall in 6:06 against Truman's Chad Kurovski, an 8-0 major over Central Missouri's Phil Witt, and a 13-9 decision over Nebraska-Omaha's No. 4 Austin Boehm 13-9.
Kenny Hashimoto named WWC Wrestler of the Week By Aaron Voos Western Wrestling Conference Northern Colorado 141-pound senior Kenny Hashimoto (Thornton, Colo./Thornton HS) has been named the Western Wrestling Conference's Wrestler of the Week as announced today by the league. Against Air Force last Friday in Greeley, Hashimoto exacted revenge with a 10-5 decision victory over Cole VonOhlen, ranked eighth in the most recent RPI. Earlier this year, VonOhlen had won an overtime battle between the two at the Cowboy Open, the first tournament of the year. Hashimoto's points on Friday secured the Bear's dual victory over the Falcons. Then, against South Dakota State on Sunday, Hashimoto won a 6-4 decision against Dustin Walraven. Hashimoto is now 15-6 overall and 8-3 in duals this season. This is the second time during the 2009-10 season that Hashimoto has won the WWC weekly award and the third time that a Northern Colorado wrestler has been honored. The Western Wrestling Conference is comprised of seven schools including the Air Force Academy, North Dakota State, Northern Colorado, Northern Iowa, South Dakota State, Utah Valley and Wyoming.
Ohio State's Palmer Named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week By Dan Mihalik Big Ten Conference Palmer records his second career Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honor after pinning two ranked opponents in No. 4 Ohio State's victories over the weekend. On Friday against Illinois, second-ranked Palmer needed 2:54 to pin No. 18 Eric Terrazas in the Buckeyes' 38-3 win. On Sunday against Michigan State, Palmer celebrated Senior Day with his second pin of the weekend, this time over No. 12 David Cheza at the 4:51 mark to help Ohio State to a 30-7 victory and remain unbeaten in conference action Last Ohio State Wrestler of the Week: Lance Palmer (Jan. 26, 2010)
Kent State walk-on Joe Tymoszczuk named MAC Wrestler of the Week By Aaron Chimenti Kent State Sports Information Kent State junior heavyweight Joe Tymoszczuk was named Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week Tuesday after pulling off a pair of upsets in MAC duals this past weekend. Tymoszczuk, a walk-on, who joined the team in December, stepped onto the mat in Athens Friday (Feb. 12) with his team trailing 16-14, having only wrestled in one dual all season. His opponent was Ohio's Andy Hartshorn, who was 21-9 and ranked third in the MAC. Tymoszczuk earned the opening takedown, a pair of two-point near falls and held on for the 11-10 victory, giving the Golden Flashes a 17-16 win over the Bobcats. Filling in for an injured Brendan Barlow, Tymoszczuk also defeated Eastern Michigan's David Wade, who was ranked fourth in the MAC. Tymoszczuk scored a takedown in overtime to earn a 7-5 victory in KSU's 30-6 win over the Eagles Sunday. Prior to December, Tymoszczuck had not been on a wrestling mat in over 2 1/2 years. He spent the 2006-07 season at Ohio University, before transferring to Kent State to join the football team. According to the Feb. 16 NWCA Coaches Poll, the Golden Flashes (15-3) are ranked 16th in the nation. On Sunday (Feb. 21), KSU hosts No. 12 Central Michigan (15-2) at 2 p.m. in the M.A.C. Center. For the fifth consecutive year, the Mid-American Conference regular season title will go to the winner.